May 20 | Siliguri, West Bengal: Hakimpara NrityaMalancha Siliguri proudly announces the 42nd edition of GATI 2026, a prestigious Festival of Indian Classical Dance and Music, to be held from 5th to 7th June 2026 at Dinabandhu Mancha, Siliguri, from 5:30 PM onwards each evening.
Organised under the visionary guidance of Guru Vidushi Sangita Chaki, Founder of Hakimpara NrityaMalancha Siliguri, the festival has been celebrating the rich heritage of Indian classical arts for over four decades. Derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “movement” and “rhythm,” GATI embodies the spirit of India’s timeless artistic traditions while offering a vibrant cultural platform for artists, students, and connoisseurs of classical dance and music.
The three-day festival will feature an extraordinary line-up of renowned dancers, musicians, and guest artists from across India, presenting a diverse repertoire of Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, folk performances, instrumental recitals, vocal music, and thematic productions.
A special segment of Indian classical instrumental and vocal music will showcase performances by eminent artistes including:
- Sitar: Pt. Sandeep Neogi
- Sarod: Pt. Sunondo Mukherjee
- Tabla: Pt. Subir Thakur, Pt. Subir Adhikari & Shri Riju Saha
- Harmonium & Vocal: Pt. Sourav Chakraborty
Gati Festival 2026 | Day 1 | 5th June 2026
The inaugural evening will begin with traditional invocations including Ganesh Vandana, Maha Ganapati Shlokam, Pushpanjali, and Nagendra Haray Shiva Stotram, followed by classical dance presentations such as Jatiswaram and Tillana. The audience will also witness provincial folk dances representing different states of India.
The special guest performance of the evening will feature renowned Kathak artiste Shri Rahul Dev from Agartala.
Gati Festival 2026 | Day 2 | 6th June 2026
The second day will present an elaborate Kathak repertoire including Guru Charanam in Trital, Jhaptal Shudhonritya, Darbari Tarana, Ektal Shudhyonritya, Rupak Shudhyonritya, and Thumri. Folk dance performances from various Indian states will further enrich the cultural experience.
The evening’s guest artiste will be acclaimed Kathak exponent Shri Shuvojit Dutta from Kolkata.
Gati Festival 2026 | Day 3 | 7th June 2026
The concluding day promises a grand culmination with performances including Kalyani Jathiswaram, Prabhumpranath Keertanam, Vasant Jathiswaram, and Niratata Shankara. Distinguished performances by eminent artistes include:
- Kathak: Guru Sangita Chaki
- Odissi: Smt. Pushpita Misra
- Bharatanatyam: Guru Vidwan Praveen Kumar
- Kathak: Guru Vidushi Gouri Diwakar
A special highlight of the evening will be “Ganga – A Musical Journey”, conceptualised and musically arranged by Shri Subrata De with choreography and dance direction by Vidushi Sangita Chaki.
The festival will conclude with a stirring presentation of “Vande Mataram”, featuring voice and script by Shri Anshuman Paul and Ms. Sanchita Bhattacharya, with dance direction by Guru Vidushi Sangita Chaki.
Hakimpara NrityaMalancha Siliguri warmly invites art lovers, students, cultural enthusiasts, and patrons of Indian classical traditions to witness this magnificent celebration of rhythm, grace, devotion, and artistic excellence.
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Vidushi Sangita Chaki
Founder, Hakimpara NrityaMalancha Siliguri
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